Check nozzle



June 3, 1930. c. vJ. FRANK 1,752,055

CHECK NOZZLE Filed Sept. 15, 1928 Patented June 3, 1 930 UNITED STATES C'FATENT o-EFTICE CHARLES W. FRANK, OF ELIZA-BETH, NEW JERSEY CHECK NOZZLE:

Application filed September 15', 1928-. Seria1,No. 306,145.

This invention relates to an improved typeof nozzle, designed particularly for use upon gasoline dispensing hose, the primary object of the invention being toprovide a nozzle having associated therewith acheck valve Which, when the nozzle is directed downwardly, as for example when being inserted into a filling opening of a tank, opens to discharge gasoline and when returned to the usual up bodyingr e: present invention =associatecl;

therewith; v I r 3 v Fig. 2 is a longitudinal sectionalview of the discharge end of the nozzle,and through the valve, showing the valve. inclosedzr position and I Fig. 31s a sectional 'v1ew on; the lane-3e-3;

of Fig.1, the valve being shown in elevation.v

Referring to the drawing in detail, numeral r described having a discharge end provided With an interior valve seat, a valve head formed with an undercut portion to position upon said seat, a split skirt carried by the 5 valve head and extending into the nozzle, means carried by the nozzle for engaging and limiting the outward movement of the valve therefrom, said valve head when seated 7 completely covering the discharge end of the 10 nozzle.

" r 2; A dispensing nozzle of the character de scribed comprising a tubular body having the inner edge of one end beveled to provide a valve seat, a valve head of substantially the same overall diameter as the body and Vhaving a beveled underface adapted to position uponsaid seat, a pair of members extending from the inner face of said valve head and at diametrically opposite points thereon and further having their outer faces curved to conform to the curvature of the nozzle Wall, said spaced members being relatively snugly received in the nozzle and each having a longitudinally extending closed slot formed therethrough, and a retaining pin extended transversely of the nozzle through the slots of said members for limiting the out- Ward movement of the valve head, said head being permitted to extend-a substantial distance beyond the nozzle. 7

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature. 7

CHARLES W- FRANK. 

